At the conclusion of the Marriage Ceremony, the Marriage Officiant, the couple, and the witness or witnesses are required to sign the Marriage License.

The Marriage Officiant must return the Marriage License to the office where the Marriage License was obtained within five business days. We will provide you with a return mailing envelope for that purpose when you obtain your Marriage License.

Certificate of Marriage Registration

A Certificate of Marriage Registration is the official documentation of your wedding that lists the date, time, location, Marriage Officiant's name and title, and any changes in surname.

If you get married in the City Clerk's office, you will receive your Certificate of Marriage Registration at the conclusion of the ceremony.

If you have a Marriage Ceremony outside of the City Clerk's office, you will receive your Certificate of Marriage Registration in the mail within approximately 20 days from the date when we receive and process the Marriage License from your Marriage Officiant and process it.

If you have not received your Certificate of Marriage Registration within a month of your Marriage Ceremony, you should contact the Office of the City Clerk where you obtained your Marriage License.Get a list of our office locations

Corrections to Certificates of Marriage Registration

When you receive your Certificate of Marriage Registration please review it carefully to see if there are any errors.

If there are any mistakes on your Certificate, you may correct the Certificate free of charge within a limited time period.Learn more

Special Requirement for Minors Needing Parental Consent

If you needed parental consent to obtain your Marriage License, all of the person(s) who consented must be present at the Marriage Ceremony if performed in the Office of the City Clerk.